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Known for crafting captivating visuals and pushing boundaries, collaborating on high-profile campaigns and projects, merging artistry with technology seamlessly.

TIM VAN NIEKERK

DIGITAL ARTIST

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With over 15 years of professional experience, I am a highly skilled artist and storyteller specializing in the full-stack post-production pipeline. My passion lies in creating captivating visual experiences through innovative techniques and cutting-edge technology. Throughout my career, I have developed a diverse set of strengths that set me apart in the industry. I am known for my artistry and inventive approach, always striving to push boundaries and deliver exceptional results. My ability to tell compelling stories allows me to connect with audiences on a deeper level.

I have a proven track record of working on high-profile campaigns and projects. As the lead editor and animator for Michelle Obama's WWAV campaign, I received both Gold and Silver Telly Awards in 2021, showcasing my talent for crafting impactful visuals. I also served as the lead editor and animator for Tom Steyer's Democratic caucus campaign in 2020, further honing my skills in the political landscape.

One of my notable achievements was designing an NFT collection of 500,000 unique digital collectibles for Snoop Dogg. Additionally, I led the VFX and executed a variety tasks for a small team through the entire full-stack 3D pipeline for Snoop Dogg's "Crip Ya Enthusiasm" Unreal Engine music video, showcasing my technical troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.

I am proficient in a wide range of software, including Unreal Engine, Adobe Suite, Cinema 4D, Maya, Houdini, and many others. My mastery of various skills such as modeling, rendering, animation, VFX, and sound design allows me to handle complex projects from start to finish.

Beyond my current expertise, I have a strong desire to continuously explore and adapt to new technologies. I am particularly interested in expanding my knowledge in game engine development, virtual and augmented reality (XR), AI NPC development, and programming languages like C++ and Python. These areas present exciting opportunities for growth and innovation. As a team player with a strong work ethic, I thrive in collaborative environments where I can align myself with a vision and contribute my expertise to bring it to life. I am committed to delivering excellence and efficiency through well-defined workflows and execution strategies.

If you're looking for an experienced professional who can seamlessly blend artistry, storytelling, and technical expertise, let's connect and explore how we can collaborate to create remarkable visual experiences together.

CERTIFICATIONS

UNREAL FELLOWSHIP

UNREAL FELLOWSHIP

EPIC GAMES

HOUDINI ESSENTIALS

HOUDINI ESSENTIALS

(IN PROGRESS)

REBELWAY

EXPERIENCE

FREELANCE

2022 - NOW

DIGITAL PRODUCTION

EPIC GAMES: UNREAL ANIMATION FELLOWSHIP 2023

REBELWAY HOUDINI ESSENTIALS SCHOOL

JESSE WELLENS: GOOGLE PLAY X DIABLO IMMORTAL

ONLYMEMES: UX/UI AND BRANDING

ASTRO PROJECT

2021 - 2022

VFX ARTIST

FREELANCE

2019 - 2021

POST PRODUCTION

MOTOROLA: ION

FRESENIUS KABI // NSM STRONGER

DIVISA: CHLOE COLETTE

MICHELLE OBAMA: WHEN WE ALL VOTE

TOM STEYER: DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS

BULOVA: PROUD NEW YORKERS

POST MALONE: POST MALONE GOES COUNTRY

CHRIS VELONA: SHOWCASE AND BRAND

DA'GOON MINI DOC

QUIBI: FASHION'S A DRAG,

REMY MARTIN: REMY PRODUCERS SERIES

GREY GOOSE: BEHIND THE BAR

SNOOP DOGG: I C YOUR BULLSH*T MUSIC VIDEO

PEORIA INNOVATION ALLIANCE: THE FUTURE IS

PEORIA TOURISM: 60 SECOND SPOT

ADVISORS EXCEL: WORLD SERIES OF SALES

INFINITE ROULETTE

2018 - 2019

POST PRODUCTION LEAD

FREELANCE

2016 - 2018

POST PRODUCTION

PRECISION PLANTING: 2020 VISION

MCCANN: STELARA AD SPOT

THE MAGIC MUSIC MOVIE

DATTO: DISASTERS HAPPEN

DISNEY / CHASE: GALAXY OF STAR WARS REWARDS

THEC4M3RON: THE STORY BEHIND THE INVENTION

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT PROMO CONTENT

REALTALK: SERIES PROMO

ROBERTS WESLEYAN: I FOUND A BETTER ME

VALVOLINE: SYNTHETIC VS CONVENTIONAL

SKIES FALL MEDIA GROUP

2014 - 2016

LEAD EDITOR / MOGRAPH / ANIMATOR

J2MAYFIELD

2013 - 2014

DIRECTOR / EDITOR

TFHNY

2010 - 2013

VIDEO CREATOR

SOFTWARE

I LIKE TO USE

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HARDWARE

MAIN COMPONENTS

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ROG STRIX GEFORCE RTX™ 4090 OC EDITION 24GB GDDR6X

AMD

RYZEN THREADRIPPER 3970X 3.7 GHZ 32 CORE

ASUS

ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA TRX40

CORSAIR

DOMINATOR® PLATINUM RGB 128GB (8 X 16GB) DDR4 DRAM 3800MHZ

THERMALTAKE

TOUGHPOWER TF1 1550W TT PREMIUM EDITION

SAMSUNG

990 PRO PCIE®4.0 NVME™ SSD

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